The relationship between God and his people is understood in various ways by the biblical writers- and it is arguably the apostle Paul who uses the richest vocabulary. Unique to Paul's writings is the term huiothesia- the process or act of being "adopted as son(s)." It occurs five times in three of his letters- where it functions as a key theological metaphor. Trevor Burke argues that huiothesi…
From the book: 'No! No! cried the little boy- 'Please no! I want to stay with my Mother!' 'Be quiet!' shouted the man who roughly pulled his mother from him. She was taken to a raised platform and offered for sale- immediately. The heart-broken mother was to be separated from her little boy for the rest of her life.This was the fate of thousands of women and children in the days before slavery …
This hardcover book helps introduce preschool kids to the concept of prayer. Scripturally based text intermingled with warm illustrations makes "What Is Prayer?" a perfect tool for parents who want to help their young ones begin a lifelong conversation with God.